The Shia Personal Law Board is considering approaching the Supreme Court over the Waqf Amendment Bill. The bill was introduced in both houses of Parliament for discussion. However, the proceedings were later adjourned. The matter is now set to be revisited on March 10.
New Delhi: The Waqf Amendment Bill faced strong opposition from the All India Shia Personal Law Board, with General Secretary Maulana Yasoob Abbas expressing strong criticism of the proposed legislation on Thursday.
Mr. Abbas described the bill as “not right” and announced the Board’s intention to formally oppose it, stating they would take the issue to the Supreme Court if necessary, demonstrating the Board’s commitment to challenging the bill.
To motivate support and strategize their next steps, Mr. Abbas plans to convene a meeting with the executive board of the All India Shia Personal Law Board.
He stated,
“The Waqf Amendment Bill is not right. Through the All India Shia Personal Law Board, we are opposing this bill. I will soon hold a meeting of the executive board of the All India Shia Personal Law Board, and if necessary, we will approach the Supreme Court.”
The controversy surrounding the Waqf Amendment Bill has been ongoing, with various stakeholders raising concerns about its provisions. The bill aims to amend the Waqf Act, which regulates the management of Waqf properties throughout India.
Recently, the Waqf Amendment Bill was introduced in both houses of Parliament but has since been adjourned until March 10. Additionally, the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 was tabled in both Houses.
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BJP member Jagdambika Pal, the JPC Chairperson, presented the report in the Lok Sabha, while party MP Medha Vishram Kulkarni did so in the Rajya Sabha. They also submitted a copy of the evidence recorded by the panel regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
During the session, opposition members protested in the Lok Sabha, claiming that their dissent notes were not included in the report. In response, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the government would face no opposition if the dissent notes were added to the report.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 seeks to address these issues by introducing reforms such as digitisation, enhanced audits, improved transparency, and legal mechanisms to reclaim illegally occupied properties.
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